While many small towns are seeing populations decline and businesses leaving, Lexington is growing.

While many small towns are seeing populations decline and businesses leaving, Lexington is growing.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

Sound Ideas is WGLT's flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with Bloomington-Normal newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday.

WGLT's Sound Ideas

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

WGLT's Sound Ideas is our flagship news program. Every weekday, WGLT reporters go beyond soundbites for deeper conversations with newsmakers, musicians, artists, and anyone with a story to share. This 30-minute newsmagazine is produced Monday through Friday. You can also subscribe to the Sound Ideas - Full Episodes podcast.

Small town leaders convene in Lexington to address common challenges—and opportunities

People who are looking after a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's don't always recognize they are caregivers, but McLean County caregiver support groups are here to educate and ensure people get the supports they need to do the job.

People who are looking after a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's don't always recognize they are caregivers, but McLean County caregiver support groups are here to educate and ensure people get the supports they need to do the job.

‘Vitally important:’ B-N caregiver support groups educate, relieve stress

A majority of Bloomington city council members want to offer some financial relief to home builders to help jumpstart construction, according to city manager Jeff Jurgens.

A majority of Bloomington city council members want to offer some financial relief to home builders to help jumpstart construction, according to city manager Jeff Jurgens.

City manager says Bloomington council may support some financial incentives to jumpstart housing

HIV [Human Immunodeficiency Virus] Testing Day is Thursday, June 27, and McLean County health officials want more people to get tested for the virus, saying a lack of "self love" keeps many from taking that step.

Those who have unprotected sex or share needles are at the highest risk for the virus. Health officials say they should get tested annually. Data from the Illinois Department of Public Health shows McLean County has averaged about 10 new positive cases per year since 2016.

HIV [Human Immunodeficiency Virus] Testing Day is Thursday, June 27, and McLean County health officials want more people to get tested for the virus, saying a lack of "self love" keeps many from taking that step.
Those who have unprotected sex or share needles are at the highest risk for the virus. Health officials say they should get tested annually. Data from the <a href="https://dph.illinois.gov/" data-cms-ai="0">Illinois Department of Public Health</a> shows McLean County has averaged <a href="https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/hiv-aids/hiv-surveillance/update-reports/2023/february.html" data-cms-ai="0">about 10 new positive cases</a> per year since 2016.

Small town leaders convene in Lexington to address common challenges—and opportunities

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